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Prospective observational study of the impact of early-life feeding on gut microbiome development in caesarean-delivered infants: associations with clinician-confirmed illness

Caesarean section (C-section) born infants acquire a compromised gut microbiome at birth. This prospective observational study investigated the impact of early-life feeding on gut microbiome of C-section born infants and its association with clinician-confirmed, parent-reported i...

Automated alveolar bone and teeth 3D segmentation on the cone-beam computed tomographic images using the convolutional neural network

Abstract Background Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is widely used in dental diagnosis and implant planning. The accurate segmentation of teeth and alveolar bone from CBCT images is essential for precise diagnosis and treatment planning. In this study, we propose two distinc...

Evaluation of the Pulp Space Morphology of the Mandibular Premolars in a Greek Population by Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Background/Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the pulp space morphology (PSM) of both first and second mandibular premolars in a sample of a Greek population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: Two hundred and ninety nine CBCTs of a Greek population were ass...

Endoscopically assisted decompression in cubital tunnel syndrome: clinical and electrophysiological evaluation

Aim: Endoscopic decompression has become an increasingly popular technique for cubital tunnel syndrome in recent years. This study aimed to report the clinical and electrophysiological outcomes of patients treated with the endoscopy-assisted decompression technique for cubital tu...

Capturing of interdental areas with digital and conventional impression systems and their impact on automatic tooth segmentation in CAD software: an in vitro study

OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study evaluated and compared the accuracy of digital versus conventional impression systems in reproducing interdental areas (IAs) of periodontally compromised dentitions (PCDs) and examined how impression quality influences automated tooth segmentation...

The Effect of Modified Extended Shield Grafts on Nasal Tip Aesthetics: An Evaluation Using the Integrated Nasal Tip Aesthetic Score (INTAS)

ObjectiveShield grafts are widely used in rhinoplasty to improve nasal tip projection, definition, and overall aesthetic harmony. However, objectively assessing their contribution remains challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the aesthetic impact of shield graft application u...

Spreader Grafts Versus Autospreader Flaps in Rhinoplasty: A Retrospective Comparison of Functional Performance, Midvault Aesthetics, and Patient Satisfaction

ObjectiveThe aesthetic and functional outcomes of modern rhinoplasty are profoundly affected by middle vault restoration. After dorsal reduction, the most common methods for restoring middle vault integrity include spreader grafts and autospreader flaps. This study compared sprea...